Rep. Stewart Reacts to the Governor Signing HB 40

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Friday, September 29, 2017

Freeport…. State Representative Brian Stewart released the following
statement in reaction to Governor Rauner signing HB 40:

“Today Illinois Governor
Bruce Rauner signed House Bill 40, which provides taxpayer funding for
abortions. Using taxpayer money for
abortions means that people who hold a sincere moral opposition to abortion
will now be forced to pay for them, which essentially takes away choice for all
my pro-life constituents,” said Rep. Stewart. “In a time when Illinois has $15 billion in
unpaid bills this is neither the time nor the place to start a new government
program estimated to cost tens of millions of dollars. Our state is facing unprecedented challenges,
and this bill only adds to those challenges. ”